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Dr Svetla Sofkova-Bobcheva PhD

Senior Lecturer in Horticulture Production

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Agriculture and Environment

Svetla is a Senior Lecturer in Production Horticulture at the School of Agriculture and Environment.  She holds a degree in Horticulture and Viticlture, and her PhD is in plant breeding and seed production. Her research interests lie in the area of plant breeding with a focus on horticultural crops and researches to understand how the genetic potential of a variety could be fully expressed by cultural and agrnomical menas. 

Svetla is teaching production horticulture  and plant breeding  to undergraduate and postgraduate students. SHe is an acredited doctoral supervisor.  

 

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: 86313
    Location: 2.11, AHB
    Campus: Manawatu

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy - Republic of Bulgaria (2005)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

 Plant improvement  with the focus on developing better breeding strategies in response to abiotic (climate change) and biotic constraints in the context of food security and nutrition. 

Currently she is involved in projects on genetic and cultural studies of juniper, sweetpotatoes, potatoes and industrial hemp varieties in New Zealand.

Research Opportunities

  • Hemp genetics and biology  (12/12/2022) An opportunity to explore the biology, agronomy, genetics and breeding of Cannabis crop for variety of end uses for NZ hemp industry

Thematics

Future Food Systems

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000):
Biological Sciences (060000): Genetics (060400):
Horticultural Crop Growth and Development (070601): Horticultural Crop Improvement (Selection and Breeding) (070602): Horticultural Production (070600):
Quantitative Genetics (incl. Disease and Trait Mapping Genetics) (060412)

Keywords

vegetable and fruit production, plant bereding, plant genetics, dissease resistance

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Project Leader 2 8

Research Outputs

Journal

Siano, AB., Roskruge, N., Kerckhoffs, H., & Sofkova-Bobcheva, S. (2024). Effects of Abiotic Stress Associated with Climate Change on Potato Yield and Tuber Quality Under a Multi-environment Trial in New Zealand. Potato Research.
[Journal article]Authored by: Roskruge, N., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Tomar, V., Rikkerink, EHA., Song, J., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., & Bus, VGM. (2023). Structure-Function Characterisation of Eop1 Effectors from the Erwinia-Pantoea Clade Reveals They May Acetylate Their Defence Target through a Catalytic Dyad. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 24(19)
[Journal article]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Bhuker, A., Malik, A., Punia, H., McGill, C., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Mor, VS., . . . Mansoor, S. (2023). Probing the Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Moringa oleifera under Ideal Germination Conditions. Plants. 12(16)
[Journal article]Authored by: McGill, C., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Rivera, S., Hort, J., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Kerckhoffs, H., Hutchins, D., & East, A. (2023). Instrumental mechanical parameters related to hand-feel touch firmness of blueberries. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 205
[Journal article]Authored by: East, A., Hort, J., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Godwin, A., McGill, C., Ward, A., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., & Pieralli, S. (2023). Phenological phase affects carrot seed production sensitivity to climate change – A panel data analysis. Science of the Total Environment. 892
[Journal article]Authored by: McGill, C., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Chen, X., Mesarich, CH., Kerckhoffs, H., Hutchins, D., & Sofkova-Bobcheva, S. (2023). Pucciniastrum minimum is the causal agent of blueberry leaf rust on different Vaccinium species in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. Australasian Plant Pathology. 52(2), 155-162
[Journal article]Authored by: Mesarich, C., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Kumeroa, F., Komahan, S., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., & Clavijo McCormick, A. (2022). Characterization of the Volatile Profiles of Six Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Cultivars. Agronomy. 12(11)
[Journal article]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Mangar, A., Muetzel, S., Malik, A., Bhuker, A., Mor, V., Molenaar, A., . . . McGill, C. (2022). Moringa oleifera L.: A Potential Plant for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation in Temperate Agriculture Systems. Agriculture (Switzerland). 12(8)
[Journal article]Authored by: McGill, C., Pain, S., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Rivera, S., Giongo, L., Cappai, F., Kerckhoffs, H., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Hutchins, D., . . . East, A. (2022). Blueberry firmness - A review of the textural and mechanical properties used in quality evaluations. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 192
[Journal article]Authored by: East, A., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Wang, S., Zhang, R., Zhang, Z., Zhao, T., Zhang, D., Sofkova, S., . . . Wang, Y. (2021). Genome-wide analysis of the bZIP gene lineage in apple and functional analysis of MhABF in Malus halliana. Planta. 254(4)
[Journal article]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Rivera, S., Kerckhoffs, H., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Hutchins, D., & East, A. (2022). Influence of harvest maturity and storage technology on mechanical properties of blueberries. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 191
[Journal article]Authored by: East, A., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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van der Walt, K., Kemp, P., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Burritt, D., & Nadarajan, J. (2021). EVALUATION OF DROPLET-VITRIFICATION, VACUUM INFILTRATION VITRIFICATION AND ENCAPSULATION-DEHYDRATION FOR THE CRYOPRESERVATION OF Syzygium maire ZYGOTIC EMBRYOS. Cryo-Letters. 42(4), 202-209
[Journal article]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Rivera, S., Kerckhoffs, H., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Hutchins, D., & East, A. (2021). Data of texture profile analysis performed by different input settings on stored ‘Nui’ and ‘Rahi’ blueberries. Data in Brief. 38
[Journal article]Authored by: East, A., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Rivera, S., Kerckhoffs, H., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Hutchins, D., & East, A. (2021). Influence of water loss on mechanical properties of stored blueberries. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 176
[Journal article]Authored by: East, A., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Liu, J., Li, Z., Ghanizadeh, H., Kerckhoffs, H., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Wu, W., . . . Wang, A. (2020). Comparative Genomic and Physiological Analyses of a Superoxide Dismutase Mimetic (SODm-123) for Its Ability to Respond to Oxidative Stress in Tomato Plants. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 68(47), 13608-13619
[Journal article]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Van der Walt, K., Kemp, P., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Burritt, DJ., & Nadarajan, J. (2021). Seed development, germination, and storage behaviour of Syzygium maire (Myrtaceae), a threatened endemic New Zealand tree. New Zealand Journal of Botany. 59(2), 198-216
[Journal article]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Jia, XM., Wang, H., Svetla, S., Zhu, YF., Hu, Y., Cheng, L., . . . Wang, YX. (2019). Comparative physiological responses and adaptive strategies of apple Malus halliana to salt, alkali and saline-alkali stress. Scientia Horticulturae. 245, 154-162
[Journal article]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Siano, A., Kerckhoffs, LHJ., Roskruge, N., & Sofkova-Bobcheva, S. (2018). Yield and tuber quality variability in commercial potato cultivars under abiotic stress in New Zealand.. (2018) Agronomy Journal of New Zealand. 48, 149-163 Retrieved from https://www.agronomysociety.org.nz/files/ASNZ_2018_14._Potato_yield_and_tuber_quality.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Roskruge, N., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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WANG, YX., HU, Y., CHEN, BH., ZHU, YF., Dawuda, MM., & Svetla, S. (2018). Physiological mechanisms of resistance to cold stress associated with 10 elite apple rootstocks. Journal of Integrative Agriculture. 17(4), 857-866
[Journal article]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Tomlekova, N., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Sarsu, F., & Baudoin, JP. (2016). GENETIC diversity of bulgarian Phaseolus Vulgaris L. based on phaseolin type and seed-coat colour. Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science. 22(3), 447-451
[Journal article]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Pevicharova, G., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., & Zsivanovits, G. (2015). Sensory and instrumental texture of snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). International Journal of Food Properties. 18(6), 1169-1180
[Journal article]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Sofkova-Bobcheva, SK., & Kiryakov, I, . (2014). Investigation of sources of resistance to white mold in Phaseolus vulgaris working collection in Bulgaria. Annual Report of the Bean Improvement Cooperative. 57, 237-239
[Journal article]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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YANKOVA, V, ., Sofkova-Bobcheva, SK., & Mihov, M, . (2014). Updated pest management practices for snap bean seed production. Mol. 13(November), 28-35 Retrieved from http://mol-en.scg.org.es/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Mol-13.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Sofkova-Bobcheva, SK. (2013). Comparison of snap bean genotypes for yield potential under drought conditions. Annual Report of the Bean Improvement Cooperative. 56, 65-66
[Journal article]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Sofkova-Bobcheva, SK., & Yankova, V, . (2013). Possibilities for control of bean weevil (Acanthoscelides obtectus Say) in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in open field conditions. Annual Report of the Bean Improvement Cooperative. 56, 97-98 Retrieved from http://bic.css.msu.edu/_pdf/Reports/BIC_2013_volume_56.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Roychowdhury, R., Banerjee, U., Sofkova-Bobcheva, SK., & Tah, J. (2013). Organic farming for crop improvement and sustainable agriculture in the era of climate change. OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences. 13(2), 50-65 Retrieved from http://thescipub.com/pdf/10.3844/ojbsci.2013.50.65
[Journal article]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Pasev, G., Kostova, D., & Sofkova-Bobcheva, S. (2013). Identification of genes for resistance to bean common mosaic virus and bean common mosaic necrosis virus in snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) breeding lines using conventional and molecular methods. Journal of Phytopathology. 165(1), 19-25 Retrieved from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/
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Book

Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Gorman, J., Stanley, J., & Scofield, C. (2021). Stone fruit or Sumer fruit. In Agriculture and Horticulture in New Zealand. : Massey University
[Chapter]Authored by: Gorman, J., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Sofkova-Bobcheva, S. (2021). The kiwifruit industry. In Agriculture and Horticulture in New Zealand. : Massey University
[Chapter]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Kerckhoffs, H., & Gorman, J. (2021). The Pipfruit Industry. In Agriculture and Horticulture in New Zealand. : Massey University
[Chapter]Authored by: Gorman, J., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Pantchev, I., Kiryakov, I., Chavdarov, P., Muhovski, Y., Sarsu, F., . . . Tomlekova, N. (2021). Induced Mutagenesis for Improvement of Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Production in Bulgaria. In Mutation Breeding, Genetic Diversity and Crop Adaptation to Climate Change. (pp. 178 - 194).
[Chapter]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Sofkova-Bobcheva, SK., Petkova, V, ., Cholakov, T, ., Georgieva, O, ., Yankova, V, ., Kalapchieva,, ., . . . Pasev, G, . (2014). Technologies for garden bean and garden pea production. In . Masheva, S, . Mihov, M, . Todorova, V, . Nacheva, E, . Yankova, V, & . Boteva, H (Eds.) Technologies for vegetable crops and potato production (BG). (pp. 149 - 179). Bulgaria: Bulgarian Agriculutural Academy
[Chapter]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.

IP

Sofkova-Bobcheva, SK.(2016). . 11089P2: Bulgaria: PVR Certificate for Phaseolus vulgaris L. "Evros"
[Patent]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Conference

Arnaoudova, Y., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., & Arnaoudov, B.Male gametophyte is a powerful screening tool for drought and heat tolerance in garden bean. Acta Horticulturae. (1362)(pp. 463 - 471). 0567-7572.
[Conference]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Chen, X., Kumar, S., Deng, C., van Hooijdonk, B., Varkonyi-Gasic, E., Wiedow, C., . . . Bus, VGM.Using genome wide association to assist new apple cultivar development in mitigating climate change. Acta Horticulturae. (1362)(pp. 441 - 448). 0567-7572.
[Conference]Authored by: Millner, J., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Symonds, V., Harris, S., Popovich, D., Hort, J., Kawana-Brown, E., . . . James, D. (2021, July). New Zealand Juniper studies. Presented at Plant Science Central 2021. Massey university , Palmerston North.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hort, J., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Symonds, V.
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Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Topalova, E., & Petkova, V. (2020). Breeding and cultivar improvement of snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) for productivity and resilience under drought stress. Acta Horticulturae. (pp. 399 - 406). : XXX International Horticultural Congress IHC2018: II International Symposium on Plant Breeding in Horticulture
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Komahan, S., Kerckhoffs, H., Swanepoel, Q., Nicholls, I., & Barge, R. (2019). Future scenario of better New Zealand adapted industrial hemp varieties. Special Publication- Agronomy Society of New Zealand. Vol. 49 (pp. 63 - 69). : NZAgronomy conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Rivera, SA., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., East, A., Hutchins, D., & Kerckhoffs, H. (2019). The effect of foliar calcium application on key (post) harvest quality attributes in Rabbit-eye blueberry (Vaccinium ashei). Acta Horticulturae. Vol. 1265 (pp. 135 - 143).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: East, A., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Kerckhoffs, LHJ., Sneddon, T., James, D., Kawana-Brown, E., & Sofkova-Bobcheva, S. (2020). Establishing a juniper (Juniperus communis) production industry in New Zealand. Acta Horticulturae. Vol. 1287 (pp. 103 - 109).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Li J, ., Gao YM, ., Sofkova-Bobcheva, SK., & Kerckhoffs LHJ, . (2017). Effects of saline water irrigation regimes on soil nutrient content, nutrient uptake and sucrose metabolism of tomato fruit under solar greenhouse conditions in China. In Plant Science Central 2017 Proceedings(pp. 87 - 87). , Plant Science Central 2017 Conference: Plants in a Changing Environment
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Leweniqila I, ., Roskruge N, ., Kerckhoffs LHJ, ., Sofkova-Bobcheva S, ., Meo-Sewabu L, ., & Sofkova-Bobcheva, SK. (2017). Sustainability, Adaptability and Yield Stability of Sweetpotato in Different Climatic Zones of Fiji. In Plant Science Central 2017 Proceedings(pp. 86 - 86). , Plant Science Central 2017 Conference: Plants in a Changing Environment
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Siano A., ., Bobcheva S., ., Kerckhoffs LHJ, ., Roskruge N., ., & Sofkova-Bobcheva, SK. (2017). A Low-cost Aeroponics System for Disease-free Potato Seed-tuber Production in the Philippines. In Plant Science Central 2017 Proceedings(pp. 95 - 95). , Plant Science Central: Plants in a Changing Environment
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Sofkova-Bobcheva, SK., Kiryakov, I., & KERCKHOFFS, L. (2017). MARKER–ASSISTED SELECTION FOR WHITE MOLD RESISTANCE IN SNAP BEAN (PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L.). , Plant Science Central
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Sofkova-Bobcheva, SK., & Kityakov I, . (2014). Sources of Resistance to Common Bacterial Blight, Halo Blight and Bacterial Wilt in Phaseolus vulgaris L. Elite Lines. Turkish Journal of Agricultural and Natural Sciences. Vol. 1 (pp. 889 - 894). : BALKAN AGRICULTURE CONGRESS , EDIRNE, TURKEY
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Sofkova-Bobcheva, SK., & Kiryakov, I, . (2014). Sources of physiological resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in Phaseolus vulgaris lines from Bulgaria.. Annual Report of the Bean Improvement Cooperative. Vol. 57 (pp. 177 - 179).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Kiryakov, I, ., & Sofkova-Bobcheva, SK. (2014). Sources of resistance to common bacterial blight, halo blight and bacterial wilt in Phaseolus vulgaris L. Elite Lines. Turkish Journal of Agricultural and Natural Sciences. Vol. 1 (pp. 889 - 894).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Sofkova-Bobcheva, SK., Georgieva, O, ., Pevicharova, G, ., & Petkova, V, . (2014). Complex evaluation of introduced snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) genotypes for variety improvement in Bulgaria. X JUBILEE NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE WITH INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION 'ECOLOGY AND HEALTH'. (pp. 181 - 188). Plovdiv, Bulgaria: ECOLOGY AND HEALTH
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Poryazov, I., & Krasteva, L. (2009). BREEDING GARDEN BEAN FOR RESISTANCE TO BEAN WEEVIL (ACANTOSCELIDES OBTECTUS SAY) IN BULGARIA. Acta horticulturae. (pp. 155 - 161). : ISHS Acta Horticulturae 830: IV Balkan Symposium on Vegetables and Potatoes
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
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Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Poryazov, I., & Krasteva, L. (2009). NEW GARDEN BEAN CULTIVAR FOR FRESH MARKET. Acta horticulturae. (pp. 151 - 154). : ISHS Acta Horticulturae 830: IV Balkan Symposium on Vegetables and Potatoes
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Other

Sofkova-Bobcheva, SK. (2016, October). Induced mutagenesis potential for bean crop improvement. In Palmerston North Plant Biology Meeting.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
Sofkova-Bobcheva, SK. (2015, September). Achievements in Bulgarian bean genotypes by using EMS mutagen. In International Atomic Energy Agency Workshop, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.

Consultancy and Languages

Languages

  • Bulgarian
    Last used: Native
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • English
    Last used: Daily
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • Russian
    Last used: this year
    Spoken ability: Average
    Written ability: Average
  • Spanish
    Last used: this year
    Spoken ability: Needs work
    Written ability: Needs work

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

Svetla is teaching production horticulture  and quantitative genetics and plant breeding for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

She is also a doctoral supervisor.  

Contact Supervisor

Graduate Supervision Statement

Svetla is a positive oriented person that always try to find kind words to say to her students. She keeps supporting them to stay sane and be kind to themselves and others when they have tough times. She gets them achieving by helping them setting goals that are right for them. And making sure they mark and celebrate their success and achievements. Svetla has aslo supported many international students and she has hugely enjoy and admire them for taking up this challenge.

 


Dr Svetla Sofkova-Bobcheva is available for Masters and Doctorial supervision.

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 2 3
Co-supervisor 4 3

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Yi-Chun Lai - Doctor of Philosophy
    Planar cordon apple structure and function
  • Moon Chen - Doctor of Philosophy
    Genomic association and transcriptomic studies of bud break and fire blight resistance in apple germplasm for the development of cultivars better adapted to climate change

Co-supervisor of:

  • Jhaman Kundun - Doctor of Philosophy
    Biological control ecology of predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis on spider mite Tetranychus ludeni
  • Resona Simkhada - Doctor of Philosophy
    Biological control ecology of predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis on spider mite Tetranychus ludeni: Towards sustainable pest management
  • Gabriela Damaso E Ricardo - Doctor of Philosophy
    Potential application of compounds from the phenylpropanoid pathway on sclerotiniaceous fungi.
  • Asharp Godwin - Doctor of Philosophy
    Constraints to Vegetable Seed Production on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2024 - Dona Komahan - Doctor of Philosophy
    Towards better New Zealand adapted industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) cultivars: A quantitative genetic analysis of key traits and evaluation of gen
  • 2022 - Sebastian Rivera Smith - Doctor of Philosophy
    Identification of mechanical parameters to be used as a firmness standard on quality evaluations of stored blueberry
  • 2022 - Karin Van Der Walt - Doctor of Philosophy
    Ex situ conservation of Myrtaceae. A response to Myrtle Rust in the Pacific Region

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2023 - Casey Flay - Doctor of Philosophy
    Molecular breeding for resistance to biotic threats in kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis)
  • 2021 - Morteza Ghahremani - Doctor of Philosophy
    An economic analysis of a robotic harvest technology in New Zealand fresh apple industry
  • 2021 - Allan Siano - Doctor of Philosophy
    Abiotic Stress Effects Associated with Climate Change on Yield and Tuber Quality of Potato Cultivars in New Zealand

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